Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire relief efforts continue as evacuees return home
KAMLOOPS - Fewer evacuees are flowing in and out of the Emergency Reception Centre in Kamloops, and wildfire relief efforts are shifting to help returning residents of communities affected by fires. &...
Aug 23, 2017
2141 steam engine back on tracks starting Thursday evening
KAMLOOPS - Now that the smoke has cleared in kamloops for the time being, the 2141 ‘Spirit of Kamloops’ steam engine will come out of hibernation starting on Thursday evening. The Kamloops...
Aug 23, 2017
Kamloops Art Gallery features work of Lawren Harris, Canada 150 display
KAMLOOPS - The latest exhibition at the Kamloops Art Gallery highlights Canada’s great moments during its 150 years since confederation. The exhibit also paints a real pictures of some of the da...
Aug 23, 2017
Crime Stoppers seek booze thief
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Crime Stoppers are hoping you can help them identify a liquor thief. The young man entered a Brocklehurst liquor store last Saturday, August 19, and stole some liquor. Suspect desc...
Aug 23, 2017
United Steelworkers donates $41,000 to wildfire relief efforts
KAMLOOPS - Numerous fires continue to rage on across the province, however, many evacuees have been able to return to their homes. The United Steelworkers is helping people get back on their feet by d...
Aug 23, 2017
Emergency reception centre likely to shut down Sept. 6 or sooner
KAMLOOPS - With more evacuation orders being rescinded and displaced residents returning home, the emergency reception centre is slowing to a halt. Skeetchestn Indian Band members and other residents ...
Aug 22, 2017
North Shore BIA launches survey to address safety concerns
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association says it wants to compile some data to speak to countless stories of people feeling unsafe in the Tranquille business corridor. The ...
Aug 22, 2017
Mapping tool allows users to visualize 2017 BC wildfire devastation
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops software company has released a mapping tool allowing users to visually compare the record-breaking 2017 BC wildfire season with other noteworthy historical fire seasons. Lightsh...
Aug 22, 2017
Kamloops North Shore crime spree continues for second night
KAMLOOPS - An overnight crime spree on the Kamloops North Shore Sunday has apparently been followed with another last night. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says Kamloops RCMP received a total of 16 reports of crim...
Aug 22, 2017
Kamloops RCMP introduce new tool in battling bike thefts
KAMLOOPS - When a bike is stolen, riders can be out thousands of dollars with little hope of getting their bikes back. on Saturday, the Kamloops RCMP and city staffers were over at Norkam lock and cyc...
Aug 21, 2017
